An ancient prayer from Augustine for love, evening, joy.
Watch Thou, dear Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep to night, and give Thine angels charge over those who sleep. Tend Thy sick ones, O Lord Christ. Rest Thy weary ones. Bless Thy dying ones. Soothe Thy suffering ones. Pity Thine afflicted ones. Shield Thy joyous ones. And all, for Thy Love’s sake.
Amen.
This prayer is for love, evening, joy. It gives the request old words: fewer tricks, more flame.
Lord, hear this ancient prayer for love, evening, joy. Give mercy, strength, and a heart made faithful before Thee. Amen.
This prayer comes from the ancient church’s habit of asking directly: for mercy, for holiness, for protection, for light. It does not perform spirituality. It reaches for God.
Use it as written, or let it become a frame for the person and need in front of you.
Lord, hear this prayer in me: love, evening, joy.
Lord, remember [Name]. Give them love, evening, joy.
Lord, grant us together love, evening, joy, and keep us faithful before Thee.
It is for love, evening, joy.
It appears in Prayers of the Early Church, edited by J. Manning Potts, available through Project Gutenberg.
Yes. Change the pronouns or add a name, while keeping the heart of the prayer intact.